HHS Begins Distribution of Payments to Hospitals with High COVID-19 Admissions, Rural Providers

02. May 2020 EHR, EMR, Health, HIPAA 0
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is processing payments from the Provider Relief Fund to hospitals with large numbers of COVID-19 inpatient admissions through April 10, 2020, and to rural providers in support of the national response to COVID-19. “These new payments are being distributed to healthcare providers who have been hardest ...

HHS Awards $20 Million to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic through Telehealth

01. May 2020 EHR, EMR, Health, HIPAA 0
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $20 million to increase telehealth access and infrastructure for providers and families to help prevent and respond to COVID-19. The funds will increase capability, capacity and access to telehealth and distant care services for providers, pregnant ...